Policies and Procedures
Regulations, Policies & Procedures
REGULATIONS and POLICIES (the WHY & WHAT) are created at the highest level and require ample review and approval.
PROCEDURES (the HOW) define the processes necessary to implement the regulation or policy. HR Procedures are defined and approved by Central Human Resources.
Please submit any questions regarding CHR Regualtions, Policies, Procedures or Forms
to the Continuous Process Improvement Team here.
Additional information: University Regulations and Policies
Regulation and Policy Development Flowchart can be found here.
- Regulations
- Address directives required by Florida Statute, BOG Regulation or other legally recognized entities
- Require approval by the USF Board of Trustees and the Florida Board of Governors
- Policies
- Address institutional compliance, promote operational efficiencies and/or enhance the University’s mission
- Require approval by the University President
All policies and regulations are maintained by the Office of General Counsel and can be found in the following categories:
Current University Regulations and Policies
New and Amended Regulations and Policies
Central Human Resources Regulations & Policies
Most of these Regulations & Policies apply to Administration, Staff and Temporary Employees.
General Human Resources Regulations & Policies
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Regulations & Policies
Payroll Regulations & Policies
Classification & Compensation Regulations & Policies
Compensation- Administration & Staff
Promotion, Change in Assignment, Demotion, Transfer (Staff)
More information on Classification & Compensation can be found here.
Benefits, Leave & Attendance Regulations & Policies
Time Worked –Participation on Committees and Elected Bodies
More information on Benefits, Leave & Attendance can be found here.
Employee Experience Team Regulations & Policies
Alcohol and Drug Testing –Positions Regulated by DOT & USCG
Limited-Access Personnel Records
Administration, Staff, and Temporary Employee Grievances
Discipline, Misconduct, and Incompetence
Non-Reappointment (Administration)
Non-Faculty Separations from Employment and Layoff
For more information regarding Equal Opportunity and Employee Relations Procedures click here.
Learning & Development Regulations & Policies
Accommodations & Workers Compensation Regulations & Policies
Religious Holidays: Observance by University Employees
More information regarding Employee Religious and Disability Accommodations can be found here.
Accident Injury and Loss Control Prevention (Workers Compensation)
More information regarding Workers Compensation can be found here.
Faculty HUman REsources Regulations & Policies
Faculty Regulations & Policies